Anna Margarita Albelo is a renowned Cuban-American writer, director, and producer who has made a significant impact in the film, television, and digital content industries. Her impressive portfolio includes the 2014 award-winning feature film "Who's Afraid of Vagina Wolf?", which received a theatrical release in France, and the 2008 short film "The Turkey", which premiered at the prestigious Cannes Film Festival.
In addition to her work behind the camera, Anna has also served as a juror for the Cannes Film Festival's Queer Palm Award in 2014 and as their ambassador in 2019. As a producer, she has worked on various projects, including the critically acclaimed film "Wild Nights with Emily" starring Molly Shannon, which received a nomination for the John Cassavetes Award and the Spirit Award in 2020.
Anna's professional journey began in Paris, France, where she spent the first 15 years of her career. During this time, she collaborated with French network Canal Plus, writing and directing several broadcast documentaries and shorts on LGBT culture, and also appeared as a recurring correspondent for the series "L'Oeil de Links".
Throughout her career, Anna's work has been recognized and celebrated at over 150 international festivals. Her unique storytelling style, which blends narrative, documentary, and comedic elements, has become her trademark. The Los Angeles Weekly has praised her work as "Riveting", and IndieWire has spotlighted her as a "Filmmaker to watch!"
